New Delhi, July 18 -- Argentina were set to face Spain on March 28, 2026 at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar in a highly-anticipated "Finalissima". Unfortunately, the clash between the 2024 Euro champions Spain and 2024 Copa America winners Argentina was cancelled due to the Middle East war involving Israel.

Call it a destiny or luck by chance, the same two teams are facing each other in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19. While Argentina are the defending champions, Spain are seeking their first World Cup trophy after 2010.

For the record, Spain have conceded only once in this World Cup. On the other hand, Argentina have scored a staggering 19 goals through the tournament so far. In fact, this...